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By Neil Doyle
CHICAGO – State health officials are reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, which include two individuals outside of Cook County.
The Illinois Department of Public Health said there is a woman in her 60s from Kane County and a teenager from McHenry County who have tested positive, bringing the state total to 19 cases.
In addition to the cases in Kane and McHenry counties, new cases include individuals in:
Cook County:
- 70s – male
- 60s – female
- 40s – female
- 40s – male
Chicago:
- 40s – male
- 40s – male
Public health officials are still investigating the travel history of these individuals and any potential contact with a known COVID-19 case. Health officials said these most recent cases are in isolation and are doing well.
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